Why is it always Goats?

Question

Why are goats always sacraficed, and stuff?

Answer 1

Well, it's not always goats of course. Common sacrifical animals include sheep, cattle, pigs, and various birds. Less commonly sacrifices could be horses, cats, dogs, almost any mammal in fact, including humans. But yes, goats were a common sacrifice in the Middle East and Medditeranean regions, because goats were a common and valued animal in those regions, capable of thriving in areas where sheep and cattle could not as well as more mild environments. Goat's milk, meat and wool were all widely used. Because of their value to their owners, it was assumed that God or the gods would value them as well or that they would value the symbolism of giving up something of such value.

Answer 2

It wasn't always goats

A Korban was usually an animal such as a sheep or a bull that was ritually slaughtered,and (usually) cooked and eaten by the offerer, with parts given to the Kohanim (priests) and parts burned on an altar. The Hebrew Bible narrates that the God of Israel commanded the Children of Israel to offer korbanot up on various altars, and describes the ritual's practice in the ancient Tabernacle, on high places, and in the Temple in Jerusalem during the history of ancient Israel and Judah until the Second Temple was destroyed in AD 70. Korbanot could also consist of grain, incense, fruit, and a variety of other offerings.

Answer 3

It's not really because they're goats. It's because they, along with cows and sheeps (which were also sacrificed) were the main livestock during those undefined times in those undefined places.